CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $162
Cash Discount Price: $306
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $306. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$306

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$162

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $306 (169%)

Insurance Median: $162 (89%)

Cash: $306 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $162 (89% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $181.34 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$77 - $162	42%
Wellpoint [1007]	$77 - $750	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $735	44%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$79 - $213	44%
Delta Dental Insurance Company [1151]	$79	44%
Medicare (plans)	$79 - $86	44%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$79 - $216	44%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409]	$79	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $681	44%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330]	$79 - $81	44%
Aetna	$81 - $788	45%
Molina [1382]	$85 - $825	47%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$85 - $170	47%
Molina Aca [1337]	$109	60%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$162 - $788	89%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$162 - $165	89%
Cigna	$240 - $613	132%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$603	333%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$613	338%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $306.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90834.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkland Health & Hospital System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90834.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.